Pavithra to support Ranil at Presidential election

Colombo, August 8 (Daily Mirror) - Irrigation, Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi today said that she will support President Ranil Wickremesinge at the upcoming Presidential election.

She said in a statement that most of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna party members in Ratnapura district had informed her to support Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential election.

“When making crucial political decisions, I have always followed the policy of listening to the people and party members of the Ratnapura district who work with me,” she said.

“Furthermore, I believe that a government leader who makes direct and realistic decisions is needed at this moment to further build our motherland, which we have all made stable with great sacrifices,” the Minister said.

“Therefore, I have decided to remain with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna and support Ranil Wickremesinghe,” she added.